Many thanks to the PSGA

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 3 Sep 2008 7:11 am

I want to thank Bob Maickel, Jeff De Maio and Darlene and John De Maille of the Pedal Steel Guitar Association for presenting me with the Clay Savage Memorial 2008 Appreciation Award.

I also want to thank Bruce Chappelle and Mike Gross and the many musicians who graced the stage in Norwalk Connecticutt for their support over the years.

For many years now, I have tried to feature the pedal steel in many musical contexts.

I deeply appreciate the fact that you took the time to recognize my small contribution to our beloved instrument.

Merci beaucoup!

Bob Taillefer

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 3 Sep 2008 7:22 am

Nice going, Bob T. It's always great to see you and Debbie at the shows. I love the sound of your old ShoBud. A bientot!
Chuck

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 3 Sep 2008 8:24 am

Congrats to one of our dearest friends. Bob works very hard promoting the steel guitar so this is a well deserved honor. Lest we forget, Bob's beautiful wife Deb is also one of our dearest friends who supports Bob's endeavors one hundred percent. We're looking forward to the next time we're together and for sure, The Lord willing, dinner again on Tuesday night at Charlie Gitto's in St. Louis next year.
Best wishes,
...Roy and Barbara

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 3 Sep 2008 8:41 am

Congratulations, Bob. Well deserved.

Andy Schick · Post by **Andy Schick** » 3 Sep 2008 4:55 pm

Bonjour Bob & Deb,
Congratulations on a well deserved award.
Best wishes from Andy, Colleen, Megan & Alison
We will be in touch soon, take care.

Rob Parker · Post by **Rob Parker** » 3 Sep 2008 5:15 pm

Congratulations Mr Bob,
An award well deserving by you..I have enjoyed the visiting with you and Miss Debbie, and of course you present great music for the fans.
Peace and love to you both..see you somewhere down the road..
RP...'come on in'...

Bruce Snow · Post by **Bruce Snow** » 3 Sep 2008 5:18 pm

Hi Bob,Congradulations on recieving your award.Best wishes to you & Deborah. you are an amazing talent & i really enjoy you work.

Best Regards
Bruce & Kathy

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 4 Sep 2008 2:06 am

Hi Deb & Bob. Congtrats on your award Bob. Will we see you in Norwalk this year?

Ben (the other guy in the picture)

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 4 Sep 2008 6:28 am

A totally well-deserved award to a great player and friend. Congratulations, Bob!!

Seeing Bob and Debra in the front of the hotel Wednesday afternoon is one of the main attractions for me attending ISGC. Bob's enthusiasm radiates from his face and body and entertains and illuminates everyone around him.

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 4 Sep 2008 7:21 am

Bob
Congratulations on your award.
Welcome to the club.
It is well deserved.

I know what it means to you because I received my PSGA Appreciation Award in 2003.
Don

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 4 Sep 2008 11:13 am

Well deserved.....I always appreciate hearing the wide cross section of music that you so amazingly play......One of my best memories is when you sat in with Western Caravan at The Rodeo Bar for a set....

Don Walters · Post by **Don Walters** » 4 Sep 2008 11:23 am

Mon ami, you're still playing that old ShoBud?

(there's a lesson there for those of us who seem to need a new guitar so often! )

Congratulations! Well deserved!

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 4 Sep 2008 3:09 pm

Bob Maickel and the PSGA has made
a wise choice in selecting you
for this award Bob.
I'm glad to see you
get this recognition.
It's always a treat to be with
you and your lovely wife Deborah.
~Russ

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 4 Sep 2008 5:07 pm

Thank you all for the kind words.

Debra and I love going to the shows and meeting old friends and making new ones.

The St Louis convention this year was extra special!

Looking forward to seeing you again!

Merci!

Bob and Debra

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 4 Sep 2008 5:13 pm

So glad you got this award. Can't think of anyone more deserving. Hope to see you soon. Congrats!!!

Jeff Bradshaw · Post by **Jeff Bradshaw** » 4 Sep 2008 5:26 pm

Well Deserved!!!! All the best my friend. ..jeff

Steve Piticco · Post by **Steve Piticco** » 5 Sep 2008 7:55 am

Congrats Bob! You & Debra are amazing

Steve Piticco.
Still a wanna-be Steel-Picker

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Many thanks to the PSGA

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